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Most of US Wants Sex Ed in Schools. Why Isn’t It Federally Mandated and Funded?
Well-resourced school districts are more likely to teach inclusive sex ed than poor ones, even with local mandates.
Banned From Twitter, Trump Opens “Office of the Former President” to Push Agenda
Trump may use the office to promote GOP candidates he considers allies over those he views as being disloyal to him.
Schumer Calls on Biden to Declare a Climate Emergency as Ice Loss Accelerates
Declaring a climate emergency allows Biden to allocate funding to clean energy and suspend activities like oil drilling.
With Biden’s Support, a $15 Minimum Wage Is Closer Than Ever
The Fight for $15 has come a long way since 200 food workers went on strike in 2012.
DC National Guard Chief: Pentagon Restricted Quick Response to Capitol Attack
It took an hour and a half before the Pentagon allowed the National Guard to respond to the attacks on January 6.
Centrist Democrats Manchin, Sinema Side With McConnell to Protect the Filibuster
Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema have come out against filibuster reform, protecting a key tool for McConnell.
COVID Windfall for Billionaires Could Fully Fund Relief for the Working Class
The wealth of billionaires in the U.S. has soared during a crisis that has taken more than 420,000 lives.
Experts Dispute GOP Senators’ Claim That Trump Impeachment Is Unconstitutional
Historical precedent, plus the wording of the Constitution itself, suggest a former president can be impeached.
Rural US Is Seriously Short on Resources Needed to Distribute Vaccine
Rural clinics face unique challenges in connecting perishable vaccines with residents who often live miles away.
Inquiry Opened to Determine If DOJ Officials Tried to Overturn Election
The investigation comes about after reports of one DOJ lawyer loyal to Trump allegedly devised such a scheme.